Happy Canada Day 2017 Quotes Wishes Images Whatsapp Status Dp Messages: – One more national holiday for Canadian people has come. July 1 is marked as the Canada Day every year with lots of excitement across the country. It is a special day for all the citizens.In 1867, Canada was converted into a self-governing administration of Great Britain. And since then, the day, i.e., July 1 is celebrated as the Canada Day every year in its ceremony. Earlier, the event was remembered to be the Dominion Day until 1982.

The 4th Viscount Monck, Charles Monck who was the then governor general of Canada announced to celebrate the centenary of the confederation in June 1868. After that day, every year July 1 was recognized as a sanctioned holiday for Canadians. As of now, Canada consists of 10 dependencies and three territories.

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Canada is the only country in the world that knows how to live without an identity. – Marshall McLuhan

Canada Day Tips facts

Roads will be closed in the downtown core around Parliament Hill, Alexandra Bridge, Sussex Drive and Jacques-Cartier Park — the list is long, so do not even think of driving downtown except you want to be extremely frustrated.

Make use of the free OC Transport service, comprising Para Transpo, all day (though no buses will stop on Mackenzie King Bridge after 7 p.m.). STO is granting free rides after 10 p.m.

Ride your bike, leave the car at home: There will be superintended bike stations for securing up.

A free shuttle bus will run connecting the Museum of History and Major’s Hill Park, with stops on Laurier Street at Jacques-Cartier Park and on St. Patrick Street connecting the National Gallery and Major’s Hill Park.

Bring a water bottle to refill at stations, sunblock, a hat (and rain poncho gave the forecast) and wear all the red and white you’ve got.

Carry cash: In previous years, debit machine networks have become flooded as thousands of dry people descend on the downtown center on July 1. Also, ATMs often run out of money by early evening. Stock up the day before or before heading to The Hill.

Think toilet paper: Just as ATMs run out of cash, so too do the public restrooms and loos around the middle of activity as the day and night march on. It may seem ridiculous now, but pack a small wad now or rue the lack later.